§ 19–4A-03
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 19-4A-03 (2026)
Title 19. Health Care Facilities
Subtitle 4A. Residential Service Agencies
§ 19–4A-03LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Department shall adopt regulations that set standards for the care, treatment, health, safety, welfare, and comfort of individuals who receive home health care services through a residential service agency.
(b)
The regulations shall provide for the licensing of residential service agencies.
(c)
The regulations shall include provisions that:
(1)
Provide for the establishment of residential service agencies;
(2)
Establish qualifications for licensure;
(3)
Set minimum standards for individuals who provide home health care services through a residential service agency;
(4)
Require the residential service agency to screen and verify the character references of all home health care providers that are employed by the residential service agency; and
(5)
Authorize a residential service agency to provide training to a licensed nurse after hire in accordance with § 19–4A–03.2 of this subtitle.